After bowl win, UNC fans can be optimistic for 2014

Posted Dec 28, 2013
For Larry Fedora and North Carolina fans alike, optimism isn’t unwarranted headed into 2014 for the simple fact that the team closed the year winners of six out of seven. Another settling point, UNC, unquestionably an offensive-minded team, will lose just four starters on defense next year. A defense that held opponents to 20 points or less in five of the last seven games (WRAL Sports Fan)

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